Used 1997 Volvo 960 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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1997 Volvo 960
A very reliable car that exemplifies excellent design and workmanship that provides a true luxury vehicle.
The Tank
Great engine, seats, stereo, turning radius, build quality, looks, interior and trunk space. Dealer service is expensive. Sunroof repaired twice, Neutral start switch replaced and bushings in suspension - both $400 each. Brakes wear very quickly. Have to replace rotors, Volvo doesn't recommend turning. Expensive. Heater core replaced @ 65k. expensive!! Maybe she's gotten through her mid-life crisis so to speak and will be good for another 200k.
Volvo tried and true
I am a new Volvo owner as of this year and would buy another one for sure! This car amazes me every day because it is so reliable. Smooth power, nice comfort and awesome lighting! I will say that brakes are an issue but who can complain with the crap out on the market today. Oh, and real crap cupholders!
last rwd Great volvo
I've been driving volvos for 17 yrs & would not trade this world class luxury sports sedan for all the tea in china. I just surpassed 150,000 trouble free miles. By far the best value in the rwd euro segment compared to the mb E320, bmw528, lexusGS300. Too bad volvo dropped the ball & quit building rwd cars... they lost a large segment of their customers because of it.
The only Swede you'll ever need
This is my third Volvo and by far the most satisfying. While it only has 97k miles (the first went 425,000, second 195,000) it has been a very pleasant ride. The ride is very soft and sure. It turns on a dime. The in-line 6 has plenty of power, and the creature comforts about as standards, like side air bags on a 7 yr old car. I have had only one non-regular service issue covered under warranty, the sun roof. Having moved to E Coast from W, you do NEED snow tires.